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Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) - UNC Health Lenoir

UNC Health · Kinston, NC

Posted October 13, 2026

UNC Health Lenoir (Kinston) · 100 Airport Rd, Kinston, NC, US, 28501

  • Compensation: competitive salary with quality/productivity incentives and full benefits (pay offers are set by experience and internal equity)
  • Location: UNC Health Lenoir (Kinston), NC
  • Status: Full Time
  • System: UNC Health, an integrated academic health system serving all of North Carolina

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

UNC Health Medical Group in partnership with UNC Health Lenoir in Kinston, NC is seeking a full-time Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) to join the team.

Financial Package:

  • Competitive annual salary + quality bonus
  • Full Benefits (Medical + Dental + Vision)
  • CME + Retirement plans
  • Paid Malpractice

Schedule: Full-time, 7am-7pm (7 days on-7 days off)

EMR: EPIC

Requirements:

  • Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency Trained
  • Open ICU
  • Must run codes No required procedures
  • Avg 14-17 pts per day, per Dr

Lenoir County:

Lenoir County is a hidden treasure just waiting to be discovered! Located in the heart of eastern, North Carolina, Lenoir County is a charming and historic region full of surprises. From the quaint small towns to the scenic natural beauty, there is something for everyone. Take a stroll through the picturesque downtown district of Kinston, where you will find unique shops, art galleries, and award-winning restaurants which serve some of the best southern cuisine around. History buffs will love exploring the historic sites! And for outdoor enthusiasts, the county boasts miles of pristine hiking and biking trails, as well as some of the best fishing and sporting opportunities in the state. Come discover all Kinston has to offer - we guarantee you will not be disappointed!

Other Information

Education Requirements:

  • Active member of the Rex Hospital Medical Staff, including meeting the Board Certification requirements. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

  • Board Certified Internal Medicine
  • DEA;ACLS;MD

Professional Experience Requirements:

  • Prefer prior hospitalist experience.

Employer

UNC Health

UNC Health is a not-for-profit integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina, with locations across the state. More than 56,000 teammates work together to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities it serves, from the mountains of Caldwell County to the farmland and river towns of eastern North Carolina.

The system is anchored by UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, home of UNC Hospitals, UNC Children's and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only about 40 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers nationwide. Physicians there work alongside the faculty of the UNC School of Medicine. UNC Health also includes UNC Health Rex in Raleigh, UNC Health Johnston, Wayne UNC Health Care, UNC Health Lenoir, UNC Health Nash, UNC Health Southeastern, UNC Health Caldwell and a statewide network of UNC Health Medical Group practices.

Physicians can choose academic faculty roles with teaching and research, hospital-based practice, or community-based primary and specialty care in growing towns such as Goldsboro, Smithfield, Kinston, Rocky Mount, Lumberton and Lenoir. Roles offer competitive salaries with quality and productivity incentives, full medical, dental and vision benefits, CME support, retirement plans and paid malpractice coverage, with sign-on and relocation incentives for many positions.

North Carolina offers a high quality of life, with an affordable cost of living, the thriving Research Triangle, four distinct seasons, and the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic coast both within reach.

Livability

19,576
Kinston population
$106K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Greenville
26.0 mi
Pop. 120,595
Jacksonville
36.0 mi
Pop. 109,958
Wilson
40.9 mi
Pop. 47,740
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Lenoir County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$106K
Avg 3-bedroom home
—
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Avg high / low
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 28501
18,635
Total residents
8,656
Male residents
9,979
Female residents
Age distribution
total
18,635
0-9
2,514
10-19
2,677
20-29
2,059
30-39
2,356
40-49
1,893
50-59
2,354
60-69
2,060
70-79
1,642
80+
1,080
Ethnicity
White
4,588
Black Or African American
12,144
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
55
Asian
59
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
667
Two Or More
1,122
Source: US Census Bureau
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Walk Score — Car-Dependent
26
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) 83.51 mi
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) 28.59 mi
Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) 28.68 mi
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) 29.62 mi
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 70.20 mi
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) 78.40 mi
Source: FAA database
Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) - UNC Health Lenoir
UNC Health · Kinston, NC